Let popcorn kernels pop and observe how the data is presented in a table and histogram. Interpret the distribution of the popped kernels.
[i]Answer these open ended questions on your own or with others to form deeper math connections.[/i]
Why do the bars for the “Number of Popped Kernels” start to go down?
What does the “Number of Popped Kernels” represent?
What do the heights of the bars tell you about the popcorn popping in the microwave?
If some of the popcorn starts to burn at the end, at what time would you stop the microwave?
If there were more kernels, how do you predict the histogram would change?